Safety Guide
Evidence-based safety information for using Fatty Alcohols (Cetyl, Stearyl, Cetearyl) for sensitive and reactive skin.
Fatty Alcohols (Cetyl, Stearyl, Cetearyl) is recommended for sensitive skin. It is well-tolerated and can be beneficial for reactive skin types.
Despite the name, these are nothing like drying alcohols — fatty alcohols are emollient and good for dry skin.
Evidence Rating
Category
emollient
What It Does
No specific health considerations documented for this ingredient.
Flip side
See the full list of ingredients to avoid for sensitive skin.